Very Chocolate Ice Cream

Combine sugar, milk, salt, and cocoa powder in a medium sauce pan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and lower heat. In a small glass bowl, add the egg yolks and lightly beat them. Add about 1/2 cup of the hot chocolate mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Add the egg yolk mixture into the sauce pan, whisking constantly. Heat until thickened, but do not boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped semi sweet chocolate.

After the mixture is cool, whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve. Enjoy!